# Hardware Security Engineer CSDL Hybrid at Cisco

- Company: Cisco
- What the company does: Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.cisco.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: RTP, North Carolina, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-23
- Apply by: 2026-12-07
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/RTP-North-Carolina-US/Hardware-Security-Engineer-CSDL-Hybrid_2026307?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-hardware-security-engineer-csdl-hybrid/

## About the role

Join the HW-CSDL (Hardware Cisco Secure Development Lifecycle) team. Serve as a trusted technical advisor and security partner to hardware engineering teams across Cisco. You will bridge the gap between security assessments and practical hardware implementation—helping product teams interpret evaluation findings, evaluate risk, and architect robust designs that align with HW-CSDL standards and global security regulations. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field with 7+ years of relevant hardware design/engineering experience (or Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience)
- Prior background in hardware development (e.g., reading and interpreting system-level schematics, block diagrams, component datasheets, PCB design or review or register-level hardware documentation)


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-hardware-security-engineer-csdl-hybrid/